1 hour ago, SteelCurtain88 said:

Let’s see if Laville can get the monkey off their back and win a big game.

Exectution . . . execution . . . execution!

Have not watched much execution by LaVille in many big games recently.

Lancers have won some games, yes, but the question is . . .  WHO have they beaten?

When was the last marquee victory? Not saying it can't happen ... heck, its state tournament time and anything CAN happen. 

Repeat myself ... this will be an instant classic or a blowout.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

I'v'e heard more excuses on this thread than the kids trying to avoid going to bed, or how vegetables are not good for you, or how they can't live without the phone for 5 minutes while we eat dinner!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

3 hours ago, CoachHall said:

Yes, sticking with it since that is what happened.  Were we banged up and low on numbers?  Yes, we played most of the year without a lot of guys.  But we played every game.  We were going to play the Judson game.  We were there Friday night and we were about to walk out of the door Saturday to go play them.  But, as I previously stated we received a phone call Saturday morning letting us know that officials were not found for the game.  

I know a couple of others that spoke with the folks at NJSP and they could not find officials.  That is a fact and undisputed!

The weather Friday night 9/27 put the crimp on a lot of Saturday make-up games 9/28.

Due to the officials shortage for the attempted 9/28 games, there were crews working a morning game, then hopping in the car to head to work a night game to help out.  Once again, fact and undisputed!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

21 hours ago, SteelCurtain88 said:

All I’m saying is that history shows that Laville has not been able to win BIG games under Hostrawser.  That’s not a knock, just truth.  I want to see the kids win!  But after looking at who they have beaten this season compared to Cass, I think Laville will have problems coming close in this BIG game too.

I would agree that strength of schedule plays a big role.

You can play several teams that don't have a winning record, and one with a winning record.

Look at the type of competition that both LaVille and Lewis Cass play.

If LaVille plays teams that do not have a winning record, there is a reason for that. and would reflect on preparedness.

If Lewis Cass plays teams that have a winning record, there is a reason for that, and would reflect on preparedness.

Just as cpg1970 said . . . it is tournament time.  Anything can happen!

Cass is a senior-dominated team and that has its advantages.

Both LaVille and Lewis Cass have big--play guys.

Had a chance to watch Lewis Cass ...  Nice team ... not afraid to mix it up.  Very Physical. Playmakers.

These things stand out to me . . . . who can run the ball more efficiently?  Field position?  What offense can keep the other defense on the field the longest?   Turnovers?

LaVille's offense can not be predictable .... LaVille has to establish a running game and that starts up front ... LaVille has to play assignment defense.  If somebody gets caught sleeping, that big-play will happen.

Might be Captain Obvious here

This could be an instant classic or this could be a blowout.

That, my friends, is why we play the games.

I'm glad Lewis Cass is fired up for this one.   They are #1 and should be fired up for every game they play, not just this one.

I would, however, like to think that LaVille is fired up for this one, as well.  I think LaVille will travel well.

Bottom Line: Execution! Execution! Execution!

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

On 11/2/2019 at 6:40 PM, SteelCurtain88 said:

Sectional 34 

Laville to Lewis Cass

67 miles 1 hr 5 mins

Is there a stipulation in the iHSAA By-Laws that if a team travels more than a certain distance they get a travel stipend?

Or does that not apply in the sectional round?

Not in the know here, so I'm  asking ....

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

HNAC FOOTBALL PLAYING FOR A SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Knox at Calumet - Flat out, the Redskins have too much for Calumet here.  The strength of schedule is not even close.  Calumet has two wins against one team with a winning record - River Forest. Knox has too much offense and the defense will post a zero.  Redskins win this one, 28-0.

LaVille at Lewis Cass - Big challenge here for the Lancers.  When you beat Pioneer twice in the same season that speaks to what the Kings have both offensively and defensively.

That being said, LaVille's defense is pretty strong and will be challenged by the Lewis Cass offense.  Kings are 6-1 in games against teams with a winning record.  LaVille still has to prove they can beat a quality team.  The Lancers are 2-2 in games against teams with a winning record. The LaVille offense can not be predictable and the defense must play assignment football against the Lewis Cass weapons.  Lewis Cass wins this one, 35-21.

Culver at North Judson-San Pierre - Been a long time since week one.  Hate to see us lose an HNAC team in the state tournament. I like Culver here, 28-27.

What say you all?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Anyone out there with a recommendation on places to eat on the way to Walton, IN.?

Looks like LaVille to take on #1 Lewis Cass for a Sectional title.

Early precincts indicate Kings by 28 points.

as always,  the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

On 10/25/2019 at 11:27 PM, cpg1970 said:

LaVille will won their first and second round games with not much resistance. 

The bracket Gods were kind to LaVille Football this season in comparing the other seven possibilities.

After a week one victory, LaVille must now beat a team for the second time in the same season. 

What has Bremen learned? Not just from week one v. LaVille, but throughout the season?

Did some reading .... Watts had a heckuva night against Wabash.  Not just anyone can go for almost 180 yards against a decent defense.  Not the strongest, but not weakest either.

Been pointed out on here by 'Guru" that LaVille's OC is terrible play-caller  .... right to his opionion.  IMO, LaVille offensive line has improved since week one.  LaVille 'O' has weapons, key is how to use them.

Both LaVille and Bremen are differnt than back in week one.

Early precincts indicate Cass by five scores ..... LaVille by two scores.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Why is a penalty called when a player makes a play - run or catch - that results in a first down and the player make a motion for a first-down?

There is no taughting toward the opposition, just a motion with a hand(s) indicating first down.

It seems that players are not allowed to show positive emotion such as his team gaining a first down.

I've seen this couple times this year.

I do not see disrespect toward the opposition or degrading anyone.  Just, as the IHSAA state, "Pure Spirit"

Thanks for the feedback ...

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

On 10/23/2019 at 4:56 PM, Ultimate Warrior said:

Knox... 35... 7

Pioneer 26... Cass 24

LaVille... 24.. Wabash 0

Culver ...50 ...Station 13

Winamac.. 43 Gary.. 12

Northfield 33 ..Triton 20...

Adams Central 49... Caston 6...

North Judson 58...SN 0...

Yep ... I'm good, Warrior!

So let's take a further examination at this ...  Just did some digging ...

From what I'm hearing, Wabash is playing better the last few weeks of the season and finished 5th in the TRC.

Wabash has a solid defense. Pretty strong up front and have speed on the edges.  Not a sissy defense and yards may be hard to get if LaVille's offense is too predictable.

QB Payton Sodervick has thrown for 996 yards this season and 9 TDs against 6 picks, according to Maxpreps.

WR Bryant Boggs has almost 700 yards receiving and 8 scores.

Wabash is 1-3 against teams with a winning record ... lost to 9-0 southwood, beat 5-4 Alexandria by 2 points, got beat by 5-4 Northfield, and beat by 7-2 Maconaquah. 

LaVille is 1-2 against teams with a winning record ... beat Culver Community 13-8 last week, lost 36-14 to Pioneer with four chances to score, had a turnover at the goal line and lost the ball on downs three other times, lost to 13-3, and flat struggled to move the ball.

LaVille wants to run the ball .... have a variety of backs, but tends to be too predictable.

Doyle is a capable QB. Has 6 TD passes and 5 INTs according to Max.  He has been seen trying to force the ball at times, but give the kid his dues, he is NOT afraid to run the ball and not afraid to run somebody over.

According to Maxpreps, Watts is the workhorse with almost 100 carries, about 650 yards and 8 TDs.  Dill, Pope, and Doyle are the other backfield threats according to Maxpreps with the next highest yardage totals.

Looks like Doyle's go-to man is Dill with over 20 catches and 3 scores.

Both teams have speed and big-play guys if somebody doesn't pay attention.

Wabash has scored 77 points in the last three games, while LaVille has scored 54.

Dr. John Harrell says LaVille 35, Wabash 14.

Wabash is 4-0 when they score 20 points.

LaVille is 4-0 when they score 27 points, but have won three straight because of its defense.

I just think LaVille has a few more weapons and a better 'D' overall.

Gut says low-scoring game, but .....

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Appreciate the voting opportunity. 

Thanks for all you guys do here at THE Gridiron Digest!

as always,  the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

Just curious ...

Which team has a better strength of schedule? 

Which team is the healthiest?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

FYI ....

Maybe this is already out, but IHSAAtv planning to broadcast Pioneer-Cass game Friday.

as always,  the game is better

from_the_sidelines007 

I'm in!

as always,  the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

@Muda69 I was just surfing and found a link with information - tidbits of winning and losing.

I still stand beside you and the incorrect insinuation your thread was made to openly mock high school football programs.

Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea are supposedly two revered Indiana sports writers. Heck, Paul Condry puts together Indiana Football Digest. 

Below are just a few stats brought up by Condry and Kopsea in a story sponsored by the Indianapolis Colts. 

*****

Indiana Football Digest Insider - 2019 Week Eight

 

Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea

PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA

JERRY SCHULTHEISS

HOT OFF THE PRESS

Crawford County cancelled its contest with North Harrison because of a shortage of players in practice.

Dugger-Union has cancelled its remaining games because of injuries and a short of players.

Indianapolis Shortridge informed the IHSAA they would not be participating in the upcoming state football tournament.

Brownsburg’s John Hart earned his 300th career with the Bulldogs’ 27-7 decision over Noblesville.

Edinburgh snapped its 25-game regular season losing streak with a 37-6 decision over Rock Creek Academy.

Eastern (Greentown) ended Sheridan’s 22-game Hoosier Heartland Conference winning streak with 31-6 triumph. The Comets claimed their first conference title since 1984 and are 8-0 for the first time since 1974.

Kankakee Valley saw its 22-game Northwest Crossroads Conference losing streak come to an end 33-30 win over Highland.

Warren Central’s 28-0 loss to Carmel was the first time the Warriors have been blanked since the 1999 campaign.

For information on the 47th annual IHSAA state football tournament, go to www.ihsaa.org

NEW FACES IN NEW PLACES

These coaches earned their first victory with their new team.

Tyler DeSpain – Edinburgh (37-6 over Rock Creek Academy), Adam Musielak – Griffith (34-6 over Whiting)

UPS AND DOWNS

Here is the last time these teams were 8-0.

South Adams (1993), Valparaiso (2010), East Central (2011), Boone Grove (first time), Avon (1995), Eastern (Greentown) (1974), New Palestine (2018), Brownstown Central (2014), Lafayette Jeff (2017), East Noble (2004), West Noble (1981), New Prairie (2013), West Washington (2016), Heritage Hills (2018), Homestead (2012), Southwood (2018), Traders Point Christian (7-0-2018), Indianapolis Lutheran (7-0-first time), Indianapolis Tindley (7-0-first time).

Here is the last time these teams were 0-8.

Jay County (1991), Washington (2014), Elwood (2018), Madison Grant (2017), Connersville (2018), Northwestern (2018), Benton Central (2018), Shelbyville (1993), Caston (2018), Monrovia (2005), Eastern (Pekin) (2014), Perry Meridian (2009), South Newton (2018), Muncie Central (2010), Bellmont (2018), South Bend Saint Joseph (first time), South Bend Adams (2006), Munster (first time), Pike Central (2010), Crawfordsville (2018), Frankfort (2018), Evansville Harrison (2009), Eastern Greene (2006), Fort Wayne Wayne (2015), Whitko (2017), Fountain Central (first time), Gary Roosevelt (2013),  Hammond (0-7-2018), Indianapolis Shortridge (0-7-first time). 

LONGEST WINNING STREAKS

New Palestine has earned 22 consecutive victories.

LONGEST CURRENT LOSING STREAKS

Hammond Bishop Noll has a 36-game losing streak.

South Newton has a 30-game losing skid.

Caston is in the midst of a 27-game losing streak.

Connersville has a 22-game losing streak.

Hammond has lost 20 straight games.

Frankfort, Elwood, and Benton Central have dropped 19 games in a row.

Evansville Harrison, Pike Central, and Washington have lost 14 games in a row.

Shelbyville and Muncie Central have dropped 13 straight contests.

Perry Meridian has a 12-game losing streak.

Fountain Central and Whitko have suffered 11 consecutive losses.

Eastern (Pekin) and South Bend Adams have lost 10 in a row.

Jay County, Northwestern, Monrovia, South Bend Saint Joseph, Munster, Crawfordsville, Eastern Greene, Gary Roosevelt, and Indianapolis Shortridge all have a nine-game losing streak.

CONSECUTIVE REGULAR SEASON WINS

New Palestine 62, Southwood 22, Heritage Hills 19, Lafayette Jeff 16, Valparaiso 15, East Noble 15, East Central 14, Homestead 12, Boone Grove 11, Brownstown Central 11, South Adams 10, New Prairie 10, West Noble 10, Indianapolis Lutheran 10, Eastern (Greentown) 9. 

CONSECUTIVE REGULAR SEASON LOSSES

South Newton 27, Caston 25, Bellmont 21, Connersville 20, Hammond 18, Benton Central 17, Elwood 17, Frankfort 17, Evansville Harrison 13, Pike Central 13, Washington 13, Shelbyville 12, Muncie Central 12, Perry Meridian 11, Monrovia 11, Whitko 10, Fountain Central 10, Eastern Greene 10, Eastern (Pekin) 9, South Bend Adams 9, Gary Roosevelt 9.

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS

These teams have either clinched a tie or won their title outright.

Allen County: South Adams; Central Indiana: Eastbrook; Circle City: Indianapolis Bishop Chatard; Duneland: Valparaiso; Eastern Indiana (4A): East Central; Eastern Indiana (3A); Lawrenceburg; Great Lakes: Hammond Morton; Hoosier Crossroads: Avon; Hoosier Heartland: Eastern (Greentown); Hoosier Heritage: New Palestine; Hoosier Hills: Columbus East; Hoosier North: Pioneer; Indiana Crossroads: Indianapolis Lutheran; Metropolitan: North Central (Indianapolis); Mid-Eastern: Eastern Hancock; Mid-Indiana Football: North Decatur; Mid-Southern: Brownstown Central; Mid-State: Decatur Central; Midwest: North Newton; Northeast 8: East Noble; Northeast Corner (Small): Eastside; Northeast Corner (Big): West Noble; Northern Lakes: Plymouth; Northwest Crossroads: Hobart; Patoka Lake: West Washington; Pocket: Heritage Hills  ; Sagamore; Western Boone; Southwest: North Knox; Summit: Homestead; Three Rivers: Southwood; Wabash River; North Vermillion.

 

as always,  the game is better 

from_the_sidelines007 

North White

Lake Station

North Newton

Fremont - unless they are 9n fall break,  frontier better leave at about noon

2 hours ago, Ultimate Warrior said:

I Don't know if they would go back? Thats three long drives to South and North Newton and Tri County..

 

I think in all seriousness Caston needs to pick... Soccer or Football...since they won't. 

 

Im just waiting for the TRC to break into 2 conferences... Caston ends up joining with North Miami, Southwood, Wabash and Northfield... And maybe 2 more.

Just curious ....

I know several folks from Caston and appreciate each of them for the position they hold and the job they do.  Some fine, fine folks at Caston!

As for picking Soccer or Football, that's up to the those higher on the food chain. I know that Caston won the HNAC Boys Soccer Championship this season. Not that that  matters at all.

Just saying.

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

On 10/15/2019 at 3:04 PM, Gipper said:

Not too happy bit this particular thread.   Winning games can be tough given injuries, the general youth of the team, among other factors.  But these kids are out there fighting, let's not make fun of their efforts.

I relaize that it very hard to read into words and meanings on a text, email, etc.

I just do not believe that Muda meant any negative tones in his given threat.
Muda did not point out any single kid or coach as the fault of a given team not winning a game so far this season.

Muda was merely pointing out a piece of information that crosses people's minds during any athletic season.  It does not have to be football .... it can be any athletic team that plays another opponent where we have a winner and a loser.

Fans talk about records, the media talks about wins and losses, and, please don't tell me that ball players have never mentioned that the team they are about to play is Oh and whatever or haven't won a game yet, or whatever.

That is just not realistic!

I may be out on this limb by myself, but I did not take Muda thread as disrespectful or intentionally negative.

If I fall, I fall .... 

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Just asking ....

Are there any folks "in the know" . . . .  Does Caston have a desire to return to the Midwest Conference?

I am hearing that there are a couple other schools that have an interest in joining the HNAC.  Doesn't make them true.  Still rumblings ....

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Ok All, Time To Let Us Know Who You Predict Will Land In The North Semi-State Round Of Each Class?

Bottom Line Here Is: Who Da Best For The Chance To Play In Indy Thanksgiving Weekend!

6A

5A

4A

3A

2A

1A

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

Where Has This Season Gone?

Here We Are At Week #9

15 hours ago, Coach Nowlin said:

you don't think that IHSAA office would assign a Sectional final / Regional/ Semi State / State level crew to these big 1st round matchups?   Cmon man......  

only 4 "tragedies" this year.   Not bad if I say so myself.   

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Great reminder, Coach Nowlin!

C'mon folks, the GID could use a few more supporters.  Click the link and help keep our open format able to pay the bills.

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from_the_sidelines007 

When you ask the tough question . . . what is the real issue?

Why are students opting to transfer to other schools?

They are going north, south, east, and west.

Is the bottom line open enrollment?

as always, the game is better

from_the_sidelines007

This young lady and her family, the coach that has these allegations against him and his family, the school administration and the Tri-West Community as a whole, needs our prayers right now.

Truth always wins!

Prayers to all ....

as always, the game is better

from_the sidelines007